How to solve 18 - 5(9 - x) = 8

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$18-5(9-x)=8$$

Solve for x

$x=7$

Steps for Solving Linear Equation

Use the distributive property to multiply $-5$ by $9-x$.

$$18-45+5x=8$$

Subtract $45$ from $18$ to get $-27$.

$$-27+5x=8$$

Add $27$ to both sides.

$$5x=8+27$$

Add $8$ and $27$ to get $35$.

$$5x=35$$

Divide both sides by $5$.

$$x=\frac{35}{5}$$

Divide $35$ by $5$ to get $7$.

$$x=7$$

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